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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZ 1995-08-24 Minutes MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHlAND HillS, TEXAS August 24, 1995 - 7:30 p.m. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chairman David Barfield at 7:30 p.m. ROLL CALL PRESENT Chairman Members David Barfield Jill Spicer Richard Davis Victor Baxter Ron Lueck Paul Miller Barry LeBaron Clayton Husband Steve Pence Randy Shiflet James Brock Don Bowen Planning Director Planner Building Official Asst. City Manager ABSENT CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF AUGUST 10, 1995 Mr. Baxter made the motion to approve the minutes as presented. The motion was seconded by Mr. Davis. The motion carried 6-0. ZONING CASES None. PLATS AND SUBDIVISIONS 1. PS 94-56 Request of Amundson/Crane limited Partnership for Preliminary Plat of Blocks 5-8, Woodland Oaks Addition. (located at the southeast corner of Crane Road and Amundson Road) Mr. LeBaron stated the developer has submitted a preliminary plat of an 11.4 acre tract of land. He stated the property is zoned R-2 and the developer proposes to subd ivide the property into about 38 lots. He stated there are several uti I ity easements and access to some lots that need to be discussed. Mr. Delbert Stembridge, engineer for the property, came forward to speak. He stated the easements will be abandoned with the final plat. Chairman Barfield asked about the access to the property on North Oaks Drive owned by Mr. Davis. Mr. Stembridge stated there is a portion of property still owned by the original developer that they are trying to secure to provide sufficient frontage. Chairman Barfield presented a proposed change to the layout that would provide access to this lot from the rear and provide frontage to a landlocked portion of the development. There was general discussion about the layout in the southern portion of the property. Mr. Davis stated the changes in this area will help provide better traffic circulation and prevent any unusually shaped lots from being developed. · PZ Minutes - Page 2 August 24, 1995 2. PS 95-31 3. PS 95-32 Mr. LeBaron asked if the electric easements will be abandoned by this plat. Mr. Stembridge stated yes. Mr. Davis stated the Commission could consider variances on lot sizes in the southern end of the property if the lot sizes are close to the required size. Mr. Davis made the motion to approve PS 94-56 subject to the revisions at the southern end of the property on Lonesome Oaks Court, and subject to engineering comments. The motion was seconded by Mr. Miller. The motion carried 6-0. Request of 7784 College Circle L.P. for Replat of Block 7 A, College Hill Addition. (Located at 7784 College Circle) Mr. LeBaron stated during the apartments refinancing, they determined there is a 313 square foot portion of property owned by the city. He stated the replat will break the property into two tracts. Mr. Lueck made the motion to approve PS 95-31 subject to engineering comments. The motion was seconded by Ms. Spicer. The motion carried 6-0. Request of Charles and Anita Berry for Replat of Tract A6A, Block A, Hewitt Estates (Located at 7600 Buck Street) Mr. LeBaron stated this area has been subdivided by metes and bounds over the past years. He stated the applicant has purchased one of the tracts and has submitted a replat of the property to properly identify the property. Mr. Gary Horton, with Park Place Builders, Bedford, came forward to speak. Chairman Barfield stated the property does not have adequate fire protection. He stated there may not be sewer close enough to service the property. He asked if the owner intends to connect to the public sewer. Mr. Horton stated they are in the process of obtaining an easement from one of the adjoining property owners. Chairman Barfield stated the Commission does not have a problem with the extension of the 2-inch water line if a covenant is signed for the extension of the 6-inch line. He stated sewer will need to be extended to the lot and adequate fire protection provided. Mr. Horton stated he believes a fire hydrant is located within 500-feet of the property. Chairman Barfield stated as long as the hydrant meets the minimum criteria for fire coverage, it is satisfactory. Mr. Horton asked if the sewer easement is not obtained, is it possible to get a septic tank system built on the lot. Chairman Barfield stated the septic system is all right if it meets the county health standards. Mr. Davis asked about the status of the sewer easement. Mr. Horton stated one person has turned him down and another is considering it but is talking with h is attorney. Chairman Barfield stated the plat could be tabled pending an answer on the sewer easement. .. PZ Miñutes - Page 3 August 24, 1995 Mr. Davis stated if sewer is so close, the Commission should not allow a septic tank in this area. He stated he does not think it is a hardship. There was general discussion regarding a septic system versus the sanitary sewer. Mr. Barfield asked what the city's position is on private I ift stations. Mr. Kevin Miller, Assistant Director of Public Works, stated the city does not encourage their use due to maintenance problems and possible environmental hazards. Mr. Davis asked if Mr. Miller is aware of any septic tanks being approved recently in this area. Mr. Miller stated no. Mr. Horton stated he does not want to lose the option to use a septic system if it is impossible to tie into the sewer system. Mr. LeBaron stated the builder has four options to service this lot with sewer: the pad site could be built up, an offsite easement could be obtained, a septic system could be installed, or, when the property to west develops later this year, sewer may be available at that time. He stated the development of that property mayor may not occur. Mr. Baxter asked how far the sewer line is to the south. Mr. LeBaron stated the house to the south is tied to the city sewer system. Chairman Barfield asked if the city could be especially stringent on interpreting the percolation tests if a septic system is installed on the property. Mr. Miller stated the developer will be percolation test results and have to design a quantity of lateral field based on those results. He stated it is not a matter of what the test results are, but how much yard space is required to drain that lateral field. Mr. Miller stated the sewer line to the east is five feet below the top of the manhole. There was general discussion regarding the sewer line. Chairman Barfield stated the consensus of the Commission is they would like adequate fire protection and adequate sewer service. He stated they are not very acceptable of the septic system but the Commission will look at it after percolation tests are done. Mr. Miller asked if the city will study the feasibility of a septic system. Mr. LeBaron stated the city will take the results of the county tests and make sure a system is designed that conforms to those resu Its. Mr. Davis made the motion to table PS 95-32, instructing the applicant to provide documentation regarding the inability to obtain a sewer easement, and subject to engineering comments. Mr. Miller asked what type of documentation he is looking for. Mr. Davis stated letters from an adjacent property owner stating he will not grant a sewer easement or that the costs to extend a sewer line are extremely out of proportion. He stated percolation test results could be submitted. The motion was seconded by Mr. Lueck. The motion carried 6-0. STAFF REPORT None. .. PZ Mil1utes - Page 4 August 24, 1995 CITIZEN COMMENTS None. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. ~~ David Barfield, Chairman Planning and Zoning Commission Victor Baxter, Secretary Planning and Zoning Commission